Yusuf / Cat Stevens to release vinyl version of new album

A special vinyl LP version of Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ new album Tell ‘Em I’m Gone will be released on 24th November 2014.

The 180-gram LP will be packaged in a beautiful, gatefold jacket and will include an MP3 download card of the full album. Additionally, the first pressings of the LP will include unique, hand-drawn artwork from renowned illustrator, William Stout.

Tell ‘Em I’m Gone is Yusuf’s first new studio album in five years and will be released on October 27. The album was recorded across the globe, including Los Angeles, Dubai, Brussels, and London.

It features 10 brand-new studio recordings, including five original tracks and five carefully-chosen cover songs. Tell ‘Em I’m Gone, features musical contributions from Richard Thompson, blues harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite, singer-songwriter Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Tuareg group Tinariwen, and guitarist Matt Sweeney. The album was produced by Yusuf and Rick Rubin and was mixed by Yusuf and Paul Samwell-Smith.

“The album harks back to the great days of R&B and black wax records,” says Yusuf. “The message continues to be relevant in as much as it is a call for Freedom from the bondage we all tend to get caught up in.”

Yusuf will embark on a European tour in November. The Peace Train…Late Again European dates are: